Election Center

Spokane turnout ahead of the state

October 21, 2015 3:16 p.m.

Ballots are coming back at a relatively slow pace for the general election, with about 3.7 percent returned statewide as of Wednesday. Spokane is ahead of the curve, with about 6 percent turned in.

Condon and Lichty on the Mayor Vs. City Council

October 21, 2015 7 a.m.

Condon says things are pretty good. Lichty says not so much.

Spokane candidates on the Mayor Vs. the City Council

October 21, 2015 6 a.m.

Everything’s golden, or This. Means. War.

Spokane candidates on their political heroes

October 20, 2015 6 a.m.

Even politicians have heroes.

Poll: Tax initiative support slipping, animal initiative strong

October 19, 2015 5:47 p.m.

Voter support may be waning for I-1366, the supermajority for tax increases proposal, but remains strong for I-1401, the animal protection measure, the Elway Poll suggests

I-1366 is another swing at tax supermajority requirement

October 19, 2015 5:06 p.m.

I-1366 tries to force the Legislature into a super-majority to pass tax increases.

Spokane candidates on bike lanes

October 19, 2015 4:01 p.m.

Most like them. One does not. Like A LOT.

Elway Poll: Voters split on tax initiative; animal measure leading

October 19, 2015 11:44 a.m.

Voters are evenly split on the latest initiative that would require supermajorities to approve taxes but seem strongly in favor of one that would have extra penalties for selling ivory and products from endangered animals, a new Elway Poll says.

I-1401 would add state protection for some endangered animals

October 18, 2015 2 p.m.

Initiative 1401 takes aim at poachers, but opponents say it’s a feel-good measure that will create problems for people who have legal ivory.

Condon says city is thriving; Lichty points to recent police controversy

October 18, 2015 12:04 a.m.

Ronald Reagan, a political hero of Spokane Mayor David Condon, famously asked voters in 1980, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” The answer that year was a resounding no, and Reagan entered the White House on a white horse.

Spin Control: Of David and the G-man

October 17, 2015 7:49 p.m.

David and Goliath is almost as popular in politics as the Bible. But who would you really rather be as a candidate?

372 voters in north Spokane County will get extra ballot

October 16, 2015 9:27 p.m.

Extra ballot will soon arrive to 372 voters in north Spokane County to correct an error made on their ballots for the Nov 3 election. The voters live in an area that used to be part of Spokane County Water District 3. But it recently was transferred to Whitworth Water District.

Sue Lani Madsen: More red tape won’t save the elephants

October 16, 2015 4:50 p.m.

Initiative 1401 is an exercise in ineffective redundancy that will do little to curb the poaching of elephants and other magnificent animals.

In race to lead Spokane City Council, Stuckart faces legislative veteran

October 16, 2015 4:41 p.m.

Not a lot of people wanted John Ahern to run against Ben Stuckart for the position of Spokane City Council president. Following his lopsided loss to Councilman Jon Snyder two years ago, and his out-of-pocket demand for a limited recount that had no chance to change the race’s outcome, the former Republican state legislator gained the reputation of being a weak candidate and a poor loser.